Obituary of Eppie Lederer

Eppie Lederer

Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer (born July 4, 1918 in Sioux City, Iowa) was a journalist and writer who was best known for writing the "Ask Ann Landers" advice column in 1955. Her column ran for 47 years. Eppie died on June 22, 2002 and her death was because of multiple myeloma. She died at age 83 just two weeks before her 84th birthday.

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Eppie Lederer Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Lederer, Eppie
Common Name: Eppie Lederer
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Birth Date: July 04, 1918
Age: 83 (at death)
Also Known As: Ann Landers
Occupations:
- Journalist
- Writer

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $1 to $2 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

Eppie's Family Tree

Birth Name: Esther Pauline Lederer
Father: Abraham B. Friedman
Mother: Rebecca Rushall
Sister(s):

Pauline Philips (twin, 1918-2013)

Spouse/Partner:

Jules Lederer (married 1939-divorced 1975

Daughter(s):

Margo Howard (née Lederer; born March 15, 1940)

Death Notice:

Date: June 22 2002 at age 83
Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (multiple myeloma)

Category Tags:

Journalist Writer American Born on July 4th Born in 1918 Born in Iowa Died in 2002 Died at age 83 Died from Cancer

Eppie's Notable Roles:

Ask Ann Landers

Quotable Quotes:

"Eppie Lederer lived a life filled with passion, grace, and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by his dog and his wife. (V)"

"Eppie Lederer led a successful professional life as a nationally recognized advice columnist and spokesperson, but sadly passed away after battling a long illness. (V)"

Is Ms. Eppie Lederer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.